Starting February 12 through to February 28th, Wild Rice will be open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m. For lunch, a special Olympic a la carte lunch menu is available For dinner – patrons have a choice of: special 3-course prix fixe ‘Olympic Dinner Menu’ at $30 (menu below) special…
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Valentine’s Day at Elixir Bistro
On February 14th, Elixir Bistro and OPUS Bar welcome guests with sweets, seduction—and that signature OPUS luxury. On Valentine’s Day, casual French bistro Elixir invites guests to savour a decadent four-course menu and amuse bouche. After sampling kushi oysters on the half shell with champagne jelly and caviar, guests will relish a sunchoke and truffle…
Valentine’s Day at Pastis
Being French, we know a thing or two about romance. The love of your life deserves more than a predictable box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Show her/him how much they mean to you with a romantic dinner pour deux at Bistro Pastis. Our special Valentine’s Menu, coupled with our intimate room and oh so…
Au Petit Chavignol Bar for Valentine’s Day
With the exception of a few seats around our bar, our special Valentine’s menu at Au Petit Chavignol is now sold out for Feb 14th. We’d like to take this opportunity to extend our special Valentine’s Day menu to include Friday and Saturday February 12 / 13. Valentine’s Menu for two persons – $40 per couple Choice…
Prestons Restaurant to Open in Vancouver’s Coast Coal Harbour Hotel
Offering a wide selection of traditional west coast cuisine with distinctive Mediterranean and Asian flavours, Prestons restaurant opened as the culinary anchor in the new Coast Coal Harbour Hotel on January 15, 2010 at 1177 West Pender. Striking an enviable balance of vibrant energy, contemporary decor and a neighbourhood comfort feel, Prestons is backed by…
News from Joe Fortes
LONGER, BIGGER, WARMER During the 2010 Olympic Games, we’ll be open LONGER, with extended hours starting Feb 12th: 10 a.m. to 1a.m. Sunday to Thursday; Friday and Saturday to 2 a.m. and with late night dining every night. We have BIGGER large screen TV’s on the roof (renamed Joe’s Sports Garden), so get there early…
Donnelly Hospitality Management Celebrates the Olympics in Style
Donnelly Hospitality Management, the company behind Vancouver’s finest nightclubs, bars and pubs, will celebrate the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in unparalleled style. Throughout February, DHM nightclubs Modern Dance Club, Pop Opera, Bar None, Republic and The Granville Room cocktail lounge will welcome guests with the city’s most high-end nightclub events, while DHM…
r.tl open for lunch Pintxos style, offers extended hours during the Games
Another new and unique offering from Regional Tasting Lounge starts Feb 8. With thousands of visitors about to arrive in Vancouver, Regional Tasting Lounge (r.tl) will open at 11:30am and serve Pintxos-style take-away lunches throughout the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Located at 1130 Mainland, in the heart of Yaletown and next to the Canada…
Top Table Bars FĂȘte Olympic Victors with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Podium Athletes Invited to Celebrate at Araxi, Blue Water Cafe, CinCin + West Winning an Olympic medal is no easy feat. The road is long, the sacrifices many, and the support structures that enable athletes to reach the podium are elaborate. But ask an Olympic athlete the key to their success, and the reply is…
Cafe Medina Opens Take-Out Window!
CAFÉ MEDINA OPENS TAKE-OUT WINDOW JUST IN TIME FOR OLYMPIC LINES- Providing Sweet Sustenance for Those on the Move Olympic game goers and Vancouverites alike will be pleased to know that Café Medina’s mouth-watering waffles and connoisseur-savvy coffees will be available at the café’s new take-out window. Located at the entrance of the café, the…
ocean wise CANstruction inukshuk, REVEALED!
Unique design sculpture benefits food bank while celebrating Vancouver’s Olympic emblem and the culture of Canada’s Arctic Today the Vancouver Aquarium revealed an enormous Inukshuk sculpture made entirely of cans of Ocean Wise recommended seafood in a display of Olympic spirit. Created by an Aquarium design team, the Ocean Wise Canstruction project will be available…
Bearfoot Bistro’s Belvedere Ice Room
ENTER A WINTER VODKA LAND AT BEARFOOT BISTRO’S NEW BELVEDERE ICE ROOM Stepping off the slopes into Whistler’s Bearfoot Bistro? Après-ski will take on a new twist this winter as Canada’s first sub-zero vodka room gets set to open at Whistler’s Best Restaurant. The Bearfoot Bistro’s new Belvedere Ice Room is a sleek space where…
CRU Helps Haiti with Fundraising Dinner
Vancouver’s CRU restaurant is pleased to announce that it has raised $7600 to donate to Haiti earthquake relief efforts. CRU held a gala fundraising dinner on Sunday January 31st. 100% of the dinner revenue and silent auction proceeds went to charity. The fundraiser was truly a team effort, as CRU staff volunteered their time and…
Dining at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
Three words best describe Executive Chef Brian Fodor’s food philosophy: natural, home made & provenance. Natural : Ingredients are sourced locally as much as possible- starting from Vancouver’s North Shore and moving outwards to the bounty of the Fraser Valley, surrounding oceans and Pemberton Valley. Home made: Dishes are made from scratch allowing for innovation…
OPUS Hotel Vancouver’s Olympic Spirit
With the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games just around the corner, world-renowned OPUS Hotel Vancouver is poised to cheer on our Canadian athletes in style. Located in trendy Yaletown, the unofficial party zone during the games, OPUS Vancouver and OPUS Bar will welcome guests with chic events—plus new Olympic Lifestyle Cocktails and O…
Olympic Dining at YEW
Oh Canada! Just days from the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, YEW restaurant + bar is celebrating with some fresh and fun new dishes and drinks. In addition to the ultra popular Olympic cocktails introduced last November, YEW has created an entire calendar of food and beverage inspirations. Every day during the…
Congratulations to Mangia e Bevi
West Vancouver’s Mangia e Bevi Ristorante wishes to thank everyone who participated in their their 3rd annual charity event, BACIO (Because a Cure is Obtainable). The event was a great success, raising $52,200 to support cancer research. This brings the total amount raised over the three-year history of the event to $79,500. The 2010 BACIO…
Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver Celebrates the Games
February 12th is the Opening Ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is waiting to welcome the world with distinct offerings and legendary hospitality. From the arrival of three-star Michelin chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and the creation of Street MARKET to medal-worthy spa treatments that harness the power of the Pacific Ocean,…
Pastis February Menu
RECESSION REMEMDY MENU-THE PERFECT ANTIDOTE FOR MID WINTER BLUES What happened to January? It just flew by, February is here and the Olympics will be upon us. Value priced at $24 for two courses or $29 for three, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy French comfort food in our cosy dining room. At Bistro Pastis, we…
Refuel Introduces the Icehole Burger and Beer Feature
Be an Icehole at Refuel Neighbourhood Restaurant & Bar Feb 12 – 28 Be a syrup sucking icehole at refuel neighbourhood restaurant & bar from February 12th – 28th with refuel’s “Be an Icehole Burger & Beer” special. Come early or come late; Robert Belcham’s mouthwatering dry-aged beef burger topped with mayonnaise, cheddar and house-cured…
